Over the years, the Top Gear Lap has become an important standard by which supercars’ performance is judged. The Stig has shot around the course in everything from the Ascari A10 to the Pagani Zonda, with the Gumpert Apollo S in top position with a time of 1:17.1. The Bugatti Veyron is a liable candidate to become [...]
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Video: Bugatti Veyron finally does the Top Gear Lap
November 24th, 2008
OFFICIAL: Porsche Panamera Details Released
November 24th, 2008
It’s official - a number of details on the new Porsche Panamera have finally been released, ending years of speculation and frantic spy activity. The Panamera is a four door coupe and fourth model line for Porsche, following 911, Boxster/ Cayman, and Cayenne. It has clear Porsche DNA in its design, with a typical 911 landscape upfront, [...]
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Volkswagen Jetta TDI: Diesel named Green Car of the Year
November 24th, 2008
As the first diesel car ever, the VW Jetta TDI has been named as Green Car of the Year.
The first diesel ever to take the title “Green Car Of The Year,” Volkswagen’s ‘09 Jetta TDI clean diesel was awarded the title at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The VW beat out a pair of [...]
Audi R8 wins Best of What’s New Award
November 24th, 2008
Audi R8 has been awarded the Automotive Grand Award Winner in the “Best of What’s New” category. Popular Science also referred to the German mid-engined supercar as “the new Ferrari-killer”.
The editors particularly liked the car’s behind-the-seats engine placement, inspired by its closest corporate sibling, Lamborghini Gallardo, as well as the R8’s 4.4 second 0-60 time, courtesy of [...]